Kit for an Amazon Fishing Trip

  NB. Some destinations have specific fishing kit requirements that

  we will advise you on when you book with us.
Wide brimmed hat or fishing cap (with neck cape)Polarized sunglasses2 x tropical long or short-sleeved shirts2 x lightweight shorts or long fishing trousersCrocs or similar boat shoesRain suit/jacketSunblock with at least 50SPFInsect repellent (if any ‘no-see-ums’ are in area)Malaria prophylacticPrivate medicinesToiletriesBookSmall torchCamera and battery

Days are typically hot with temperature over 70F at night and 80-90F during the day.

This is the rain forest and some days will give a burst of rain in the afternoons.

We advise clients to bring a lightweight rain jacket/suit as it can get chilly if wet on a return journey in the evening or when temperatures drop during a storm.

As we are fishing in tannin-stained acidic water, there are few or no mosquitos or many biting insects.

If you are an experienced angler you will know doubt want to bring some of your own favourite fishing kit with you. However, tackle is available to buy and to hire on the fishing adventure holidays that Amazon-Angler organises.

Below is a list of recommended fishing kit and other items you will need to make the most of your Amazon fishing adventure. NB. Some destinations have specific fishing kit requirements that we will advise you on when you book with us.

For Lure Fishing 1 x Heavy baitcasting or spinning rod for heavy propbaits1 x Medium-heavy baitcasting or spinning rod for medium weight surface lures and minnowbaits1 x Medium-light spinning rod for jigs and minnowbaits1 x baitcasting or spinning reel with capacity for at least 120m of 80lb braid1 x baitcasting or spinning reel with capacity for at least 120m of 60lb braid1 x spinning reel with capacity for at least 120m of 30lb braidExtra braid – suggest Power ProScissors, pliers, multi-tool

Lures6 Woodchoppers or High Roller Rip Roller Propbaits5 Super Spooks3 Rapala X Raps2 Yozuri Crystal Minnows2 Poppers30-50 Bucktail Jigs (extended tails)

For Fly Fishing2 x 8-9wt fly rods (lure anglers bring one rod for possible use between lure fishing if needed)2 x fly reels1 x fast-sinking 300 grain tropical flyline1 x intermediate tropical flyline1 x floating flyline50lb straight nylon for leaders 1.5m (Peacocks are NOT leader shy)Long 6-8” streamer flies (with weighted eyes and without). Lots of flashStripping gloves

For CatfishAn up-tide rod or similar big Pike/Musky, heavy-action rod matched with either a large capacity Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 7000 or a large capacity Baitrunner style reel with minimum 250m of 100lb braid2oz egg sinkersWire leaders (100lb) and swivelsCircle hooks

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